Which NBA players exploded after the trade deadline — and can you trust them in your fantasy drafts?

Josh Lloyd dives deep into the biggest late-season risers like Quentin Grimes, Josh Giddey, and Paolo Banchero. Are these second-half surges legit or fueled by injuries, tanking teams, and meaningless March stats? This episode breaks down which players’ jumps were sustainable, who benefited from weird team situations, and how it all reshapes your fantasy basketball draft board.

Plus, insights on under-the-radar leaps by Day'Ron Sharpe, Kyshawn George, and Aaron Gordon.

Get critical strategy tips to navigate misleading end-of-season numbers and prepare smarter for your fantasy basketball league.

🎧 Watch now for Josh Lloyd’s expert analysis on late-season NBA trends, post-deadline breakouts, and their real impact on your fantasy rankings.

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